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The most important thing we build is trust
Weapons Carriage & release
Wingtip to Wingtip Mission systems equipment
air To air refuelling sysTeMs
nose to Tail refuelling Capability
CusToMer supporT
systems integration and Through life support services
Cobham Mission equipment providing Mission Capability and support
uaV
advanced uaV system Development Technology
The Eurofigher Typhoon carries a range of Cobham equipment including its Missile Eject Launcher, Chaff and Flare Dispensers and Light and Heavy Ejector Release Units
Cobham’s Air-to-Air Refuelling systems extend the capability of military aircraft and helicopters around the world
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C-130H refuelling V22 Osprey
Cobham Mission Equipment is the market
leader for Air-to-Air Refuelling, providing
innovative fifth generation nose to tail
solutions to defence customers worldwide.
The unique refuelling capabilities available
embrace the man-machine interface for
crew operations on the flight deck; from the
integration of avionics equipment in tanker
aircraft cockpits, through to the refuelling
probes in the receiver aircraft. To date,
Cobham Mission Equipment has delivered
more than 2,000 Air-to-Air Refuelling Systems
for buddy-buddy refuelling and for tactical
and strategic tanking for fixed and rotary
wing aircraft in response to customers
unique operational requirements. Aerial
refuelling expertise has now extended into
the development of autonomous Air-to-Air
Refuelling solutions.
Cobham Mission equipment
The Company also provides a ‘Wingtip to
Wingtip’ capability offering a comprehensive
range of weapons carriage and release
equipment for fast jets, rotorcrafts and
UAVs. Products include Air-to-Air and Air-to-
Ground systems employing both pneumatic
and pyrotechnic ejection systems. Systems
integration resources and through life support
services are provided to fully meet customer
requirements.
Cobham Mission Equipment, operating at
a global level, remains at the forefront of
engineering and production for the aerospace
and defence industry. Centres of excellence for
design, test and manufacturing are located in
the UK and USA and provide an unparalleled
reputation for innovation, quality and reliability.
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refuelling systemsRefuelling Systems include hydraulic, fueldraulic and electric solutions
to refuel both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Wing Pods, Fuselage
Refuelling Units, Probes and Buddy Stores options are available to suit
customers individual operational requirements.
Wing-mounted aerial refuelling pods are designed as a ready interface
for aircraft tanker conversion. The pods feature a hose-and-drogue
refuelling system.
Adaptable to many different platforms, Cobham’s centreline hose reels
also provide tanker to reciever probe and drogue refuelling for increased
aircraft range and mission capability.
New technology programmes are in progress for the integration
of Air-to-Air Refuelling solutions to satisfy FSTA and A400M requirements.
Control Systems Wing Pods and Buddy Stores
Variable Drag Drogues
Complete nose to Tail refuelling Capability
Internal/External Fuel Tanks
Drogues• Robust, fixed and Variable Drag Drogue (VDD) designs covering the
low and high speed flight envelope
• Unique, patented low Foreign Object Damage Construction eliminates
parts that would cause receiver engine damage in case of breakage
• VDD Technology provides a robust and stable refuelling platform over
a wide speed range:
– Low speed VDD: 100-180 kts
Compatible with helicopter and tilt rotor probes
– High Speed VDD: 180-325 kts
Compatible with NATO STANAG 3447 compliant probes
• All Speed VDD is in development to provide a single fast jet and rotary
wing refuelling solutions
external/internal aircraft fuel TanksCobham designs and manufactures fuselage and wing, centreline/wing,
and a complete line of double-walled, internal fuel tanks for
commercial aircraft.
Cobham has designed, qualified and manufactured more than one million
tanks for F-16, F-15, F-5, F/A-18, F/A-22 and C-130 transport.
aircraft special purpose pods and pylonsSpecial Purpose Pods and Pylons are used as permanent and/or temporary
installations on applicable aircraft for special missions. All pods and pylons
are built to military specifications containing the mounting structure
to secure the mission payload components. Cobham has built over
1,000 pods with functions covering reconnaissance, jamming, data link,
instrumentation, electro optical and other functions.
probesA comprehensive range of qualified probes are available for fast jets
and rotorcraft.
Full design, qualification and certification support is provided for
Air-to-Air Refuelling probes, including programmes such as:
• Fixed (EH-101)
• Actuated (F-35)
• Telescopic (V-22, Gripen)
Test facilities include fuel system, vibration and full
environmental qualification.
Fuselage Refuelling Units
4 Cobham’s patented telescopic refuelling probe for Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey provides exceptional operational benefits
2/3 The Airbus A330 MRTT features two Cobham wing mounted 905E refuelling pods providing high levels of performance and flexibility in support of the modern war fighter
1 Cobham provides the F-35 Lightening II Joint Strike Fighter retractable air refuelling probe which is used on both STOVL and Carrier Variants of the aircraft
5 Cobham’s 48” Wing-Mounted pods are standard equipment for all C-130J Tanker models
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Refuelling Probes
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Qualified Air-to-Air Refuelling equipment in service with:
• C-130 / HC-130J / MC-130J / KC-130 / KC-130J
• KC-10 / DC-10
• F-18 / Tornado / SU-30
• C-135FR / KC-135R
• A310 MRTT
• A330 MRTT
• VC-10, Tristar
• Boeing 707
air-to-air refuelling
Cobham Mission Equipment is globally recognised as the most technically advanced Aerial Refuelling supplier in the world 543
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Weapons Carriage and release
Wingtip to Wingtip Solutions and Mission Systems Integration for fast jets, rotorcraft and UAVs
air-to-groundAir-to-Ground products are compatible with a range of smart and
dumb munitions including Small Diameter Bomb, Brimstone and
Hellfire missiles.
Cobham Mission Equipment is instrumental in the advancement of
proprietary weapons carriage and release. Recent developments:
• Pneumatic store ejection: gas cartridge, compressor or gas bottle
• World class ground firing test facilities approved for both high
pressure cold gas and pyrotechnic cartridge development
and testing
• Qualification for ejector and cartridge performance
• Environmental testing (thermal) to MIL- STD-810
air-to-air CapabilityAir-to-Air products are compatible with a variety of
short, medium and beyond visual range air-to-air
missiles: AIM-9L, ASRAAM, IRIS-T, A-Darter, AMRAAM,
Meteor, R-Darter.
auxiliary Mission equipment
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1 Cobham’s Multi-Missile Launcher is in service with the JAS-39 Gripen providing carriage and release of long and short range missiles without the need for role change
Cobham’s BRU/61A carriage system on the F-15E Strike Eagle carries the Small Diameter Bomb and is capable of weapons release at supersonic speeds
Eject LaunchersHigh velocity long stroke missile ejection. Cobham’s Missile Eject Launcher (MEL) was developed for Eurofighter Typhoon
Release UnitInstalled in aircraft bomb bays, wings or fuselage pylons, units provide pneumatic or pyrotechnic ejection for bombs and role equipment
Practice Bomb CarriersCost effective practice bombing can be achieved with either hot or cold gas ejection
Multiple Store CarriersSelf replenished or bottled pneumatic ejection of smart or dumb bombs is provided to enhance air to ground capability
Defensive AidsCobham Mission Equipment is the design authority for the Eurofighter Typhoon’s defensive chaff and flare countermeasures systems and is qualified to the latest nuclear hardening and vibration standards
Air-to-Ground Missile LaunchersCobham’s AGML III triple rail Brimstone launcher is fielded on Tornado and Harrier
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Cobham Mission Equipment has more than 25
years experience managing UAS projects and
continues to commit investment to advancing
future technology and maintain a leading role
in this field.
Working in collaboration with government
agencies and industry partners in both the
USA and UK, Cobham Mission Equipment is
pioneering development for UAVs in a number
of areas:
• Application of in-service light weight
weapon ejection systems onto the MALE
class of UAVs
• Advancement of Weapons Carriage and
Release systems for emerging novel
micro-munitions
• Development of weapon bay ejectors for
stealthy UCAVs
• Autonomous Air-to-Air Refuelling systems
to significantly extend the range and
persistence for many classes of UAV
• Autonomous navigation, engagement and
landing systems in GPS denied environments
partnershipsCobham is a partner in the ASTRAEA
consortium, a pioneering aerospace programme
which addresses key technological and
regulatory issues in order to open up
non-segregated airspace to UAVs.
Cobham is also a major subcontractor to
Northrop Grumman on DARPA’s KQ-X Global
Hawk Air-to-Air Refuelling programme.
© Northrop Grumman
© Northrop Grumman
unmanned aerial Vehicle systems
pioneering development for uaVs5
5 UAV to UAV Refuelling
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4 Stealthy UCAVs require internal weapons carriage and refuelling for extended range operations
3 An ASTRAEA UAV illustrates Cobham’s use of a synthetic environment to develop formation and docking technologies
2 Conceptual illustration of NASA Global Hawk air refuelling operation
1 Triple rail launcher suitable for UAV operations
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aftermarket
a comprehensive range of through-life support services to meet individual customer requirements
Comprehensive Through-life services• ScheduledMaintenance/Repair/NewSparesSupply
• AssetManagementofSpares&RotablePools
in Country Managed services • EstablishmentofDepotLevelWorkshopCapability
• ReducedLogisticFootprint
• ‘OnHand’TechnicalSupport
availability Based Contracting options • ContractorLogisticSupport(CLS)
• PerformanceBasedLogistics(PBL)
• Optimised‘Tailored’Support,Maximum
Operational Equipment Availability
Deployed operations and Technical support • WorldwideFieldServiceSupportby
Equipment Specialists
• Rapid‘DesignAuthority’Supportto
Equipment User or Maintainer
• 24/7TechnicalEnquirySupport
full Design authority Capability • ModificationandUpgradeProgrammes
• ConfigurationManagement
• TechnicalDocumentationSupplyandSupport
(All formats supported)
• ComprehensiveTrainingDevelopmentandDelivery
(Traditional through to Full CBT)
Wimborne, Dorset, UK
Orchard Park, New York, USA
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA
Davenport, Iowa, USA
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1 Cobham Mission Equipment has over 70 years experience as a specialist provider of systems and support services to aerospace and defence markets worldwide
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2 Bespoke customer solutions are delivered to support a wide range of platforms
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Cobham Mission Equipment offices
Customer base
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Aerial Refuelling, USA
Cobham Mission equipment 2734 Hickory grove roadDavenportiowa 52804 usa
Tel: +1 (563) 383 6000fax: +1 (563) 383 6323e-mail: [email protected]
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Weapons Carriage & Release, USA
Cobham Mission equipment 10 Cobham Driveorchard parkny 14127 usa
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